Lake Minnetonka

by Holst, Joanie

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Title Statements

Full title :Lake Minnetonka / Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, Wayzata Historical Society, and Westonka Historical Society ; [Joanie Holst, Lisa Stevens, Elizabeth Vandam].

Summary

"Known to native peoples for centuries as a sacred place and hunting ground, the ninth largest of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes remained unchanged until its shores were opened to settlement in 1851. The following year, New York promoter George Bertram wrote, "For healthfulness of climate, fertility of soil, beauty of scenery and nearness to markets [it] cannot be surpassed by any other locality in the country, being within twelve or fifteen miles of two of the most important towns in the territory ... navigable for steam and other boats over forty-one miles, its waters clear as crystal and abounding with fish." Settlers began to flock to Lake Minnetonka's 120 miles of shoreline, clearing the "Big Woods" and building new lives in the wilderness. Soon, the lake became a tourist destination; thousands traveled across the country to stay in its lavish hotels, ride in massive steamboats, and enjoy the lake's beauty."--Publisher's website.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2015

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Arcadia Publishing
Place of Publication:Charleston, South Carolina
Language:eng
Publication Date:2015

Notes

Statement of responsibility from page 6.

The Physical Object

Description:127 pages : : chiefly illustrations, map ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781467113342, 1467113344
oclc:ocn894931873
LC Classification:F612.H5

Homesteads and namesakes -- Spires and towers -- By water, wheel, and rail -- The Lure of the lake -- Cultivating commerce and community live.

Subjects

Biographies Hennepin County (Minn.) -- Biography Hennepin County (Minn.) -- Pictorial wo… Hennepin County (Minn.) -- Pictorial wo… History Illustrated works Manners and customs Minnesota -- Hennepin County Minnesota -- Lake Minnetonka Minnetonka, Lac (Minn.) -- Biographies Minnetonka, Lac (Minn.) -- Ouvrages ill… Minnetonka, Lac (Minn.) -- Ouvrages ill… Minnetonka, Lake (Minn.) -- Biography Minnetonka, Lake (Minn.) -- Pictorial w… Minnetonka, Lake (Minn.) -- Pictorial w… Pictorial works